Meditation isn’t about what’s happening; it’s about how you relate to what’s happening. ~Sharon Salzberg Do you struggle to get your meditation practice off the ground? If you’re like many people, meditation can be hard to start. And even when you do get started, it’s often difficult to find a groove or sweet spot. When […]

Why do you want to meditate? Do you really know? If you want to get results, it’s important to understand why you’re actually meditating to begin with. People come to meditation for lots of reasons. I think most of those reasons are wholesome and valid. But understanding why you want to meditate can help you […]

Do you find it challenging to meditate? Do you fall asleep sometimes and struggle to find the peace you’re looking for? Why is meditation so hard? These are the questions that kicked off part one of this two part blog series exploring the challenge of meditation. Let’s pick up where the previous post left off and explore […]

Who ever said meditation was easy? Have you ever wondered why you can’t quiet your mind? Are you frustrated that it churns out non-sense, stress, and anxiety faster than snowflakes in a blizzard? Do you get frustrated when you sit down to meditate and suddenly the volume in your head goes to 11? You’re not alone. […]

It happened in slow motion. I was flying through the air. My motorcycle helmet skidded down the highway. I was a million miles from home. Studying on the other side of the world in Australia and living with two strangers in a foreign town. My roommate and I had an argument. There were red faces […]

Are you struggling in meditation? If you are, you’re not alone. It took me around 10 years meditating 2 hours every day before the balance shifted from chronic struggle to steady state meditation. Whether I was falling asleep, losing the plot, dulling out, or just plain forgetting why I was doing it to begin with, […]

What is the real source of health? Is it the food we eat and the amount of sleep and exercise we get? Of course, but is there more to it? A Free Guided Meditation In this powerful and free guided meditation, meditation teacher and health expert Katherine Miller answers that question by taking you on […]

If you have questions about meditation, you’re not alone–and you’ve come to the right place. This FAQ will expand over time, so if you don’t see your question here (or don’t like our answer), please contact us. Q: I can’t sit longer than five minutes. How do I sit still? A: As with anything else […]

Should your mind be completely empty, blank, and silent when meditating, utterly devoid of all thoughts? This is one of the most common questions people ask about the practice of meditation, and the answer varies depending on who you ask. But the simple, honest answer is: No. Thoughts are as natural as breathing, and almost […]

Ready to get started with meditation and don’t know where to begin? There are several techniques a beginning meditator can use to get a good feel for what meditation is all about. From focusing on your breath and awareness, to chanting mantras or practicing visualization, meditation is as diverse as the people who practice it. You might […]

You’re probably familiar, by now, with the many benefits of meditation, and are ready to start a practice. Way to go! Meditating is an extremely effective way to create change within yourself. According to Susan Scott Morales of AnnArbor.com, there are 3 things you must do to meditate. 1. Create the Environment. Susan tells us […]

If you’re just beginning your meditation practice, you may find it difficult to quiet the barrage of thoughts that enter your mind. Don’t worry. This is natural, and with practice and time, and by following these 10 helpful tips on how to meditate by Mary Jaksch of Goodlife ZEN, you soon find some peace of […]